Stand atop a glacier and take in the views!

Starting from the beautiful town of Kharkiya, the Pindari Glacier Trek takes you into the heart of the Kumaon Region of Uttarakhand. While on the trek, you’ll get a chance to learn about the local culture of the Kumaon and trek through some of the most inspiring landscapes. The trek borders the outer sanctum on the Nanda Devi National Park, thus providing spectacular views of magnificent Himalayan Peaks.

The Pindari Glacier Trek is easy to moderate. From the glacier itself, you’ll get a chance to witness some of the most majestic peaks of the Indian Himalayas such as Nanda Devi, Nanda Kot, Baljouri and Panwalidwar. The Pindari Glacier Trek is perfect for individuals looking for their first High-Altitude Trek as the maximum altitude is less than 4000 metres, and it is a relatively short trek as compared to Everest Base Camp. The longest day of the trek is when you trek from Phurkia to Pindari Glacier and back which is close to a 10-hour trek.

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Brief Itinerary

  • Day 1 - Kathgodam/Pantnagar to Binsar
  • Day 2 - Binsar to Kharkiya to Khati (2210 Mts/7293 Ft)
  • Day 3 - Khati to Dwali. (2575 Mts/8498 Ft)
  • Day 4 - Dwali to Phurkia (3206 Mts/14300 Ft)
  • Day 5 - Phurkia To Pindari Glacier (3900 Mts/12870 Ft) To Phurkia.
  • Day 6 - Phurkia to Khati.
  • Day 7 - Khati to Kharkiya to Kathgodam
  • Day 8 - Departure

Inclusions & Exclusions

Trip Cost Includes:

  • Accommodation.
    • 1 Night in Swiss Tents at Binsar Adventure Camp
    • 5 nights camping on the trail
    • 1 Night at a Comfortable Hotel in Kathgodam
  • All meals in Binsar Adventure Camp, during the trek and in Kathgodam.
  • Transportation: Group pickup and drop from Kathgodam/Pantnagar (Individual Pick up/Drop will be on actuals). 
  • Trekking permits and forest camping charges.
  • Trekking Gears: (Tents, Sleeping bags, Mattress)
  • Services of an expert Adventure Pulse trek leader. (*For a group of 8 and above)
  • Services of an expert trek team. (guides, cooks, helpers)
  • Porters to carry your personal luggage.
  • Basic first aid kit and medical assistance.

Trip Cost DOES NOT Include:

  • International or domestic flights.
  • Food during the transit/drive. (To and from the base camp)
  • Personal clothing and equipment.
  • Any items/services not specifically mentioned under inclusions.
  • Travel insurance.
  • Any medical costs incurred by you or costs associated with a medical incident, evacuation charges and damage of any nature.
  • Optional trips or excursions. Personal expenses of any kind.
  • Tips for local staff and guides.
  • Costs arising out of unforeseen circumstances such as bad weather, landslides, road conditions and any other circumstances beyond our control.

Things to carry

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Extreme temperature variations, high altitude, snow glare & proximity to sun are certain factors which necessitate the need to for proper mountaineering and trekking equipment. In order to enjoy your experience in the mountains, we have recommended that you carry the following with you.

Apparel

  • Thermal Inners - At least 1 pair of Top and Leggings
  • 6-8 t-shirts or long-sleeve shirt (cotton / dryfit)
  • 2-3 pairs of trekking pants (no denim!)
  • 1 Sweater/Sweatshirt
  • 1 Fleece Jacket
  • 1 Down Jacket
  • 1 Waterproof Layer like raincoat or wind-cheater
  • 1 pair of hiking boots
  • 1 pair of comfortable sandals/floaters/sneakers
  • 6-8 pairs of cotton socks (for day)
  • 2 pairs of thick/woollen socks (for night)
  • Gloves - liner and outer
  • Sun hat
  • Woollen cap
  • Buff

 

Accessories

  • Duffel bag / Rucksack (60L+)
  • Daypack / Backpack (20-30L capacity)
  • Sleeping bag (can be bought or rented in Kathmandu)
  • 2x 1L Bottles (to carry drinking water)
  • Lunchbox
  • Torch + Batteries / Headlamp
  • Knee/Ankle/Wrist Guards
  • Trekking Poles
  • Sunblock
  • Sunglasses
  • Moisturiser
  • Hand Sanitiser
  • Personal Medical Kit
  • Personal Toiletries Kit
  • Snacks!

 

Fitness

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  • There are three main aspects of training to focus on – strength training, cardiovascular training, and trekking + trekking alternatives.
     
  • Strength training involves training different muscle groups, so that they can become stronger. There are different exercises for each muscle group, and working them all out 2x-3x a week should be enough to help you get comfortable trekking.
     
  • Legs / lower body - exercises like squats, glute bridges, step ups and leg presses with help you develop stronger muscles in the lower body. 

    Core - Exercises like planks, bicycle crunches and leg raises can help with core stability; Pilates is also a core-intensive type of workout that will help.

    Upper body - Bodyweight exercises like push-ups, pull-ups and dips will help develop these muscles. You can also use resistance bands or light weights to develop them further.
     
  • It’s vital to do plenty of cardio training before your trek, so that you can get the most out of your experience
     
  • Running - This is the most recommended form of cardio activity, as it activates a lot of the same muscles as trekking. Being able to run 10km in 60 minutes will allow you to get the most out of your trek.

    Cycling / Swimming - If you have knee issues, or don’t enjoy running, you can also opt for cycling and swimming. Being able to cycling 30-50km or swim for 30-40 minutes, thrice a week, should be good to help you with treks like EBC.

    HIIT training / Crossfit - Another option to level up your cardio training is to opt for high intensity aerobic exercises like HIIT or Crossfit, 2-3 times a week
    The aim is to get your heart rate up, so you do not get winded on long days of trekking
     
  • Hiking
    Try to get outdoors and go for a hike on the weekends! Uphill trails of 4-8 kilometres are will help you get used to trekking. Make it a point to carry a loaded backpack, and walk in your trekking shoes.
     
  • Hiking Alternatives
    Climbing stairs, and using the treadmill or stairmaster on an incline, will help prepare you for treks. Make it a point to carry a loaded backpack so that you can get used to the extra weight; and use your trekking boots, so that you can break them in and walk comfortably.
     
  • If you’re confused with all this information, no need to worry! The most important thing with training is consistency, and staying injury-free. Your training week should ideally have
    Strength training - 3 sessions
    Cardio training - 3 sessions
    Hiking - 1 long session, best on the weekends
    Rest and stretching - at least 1 day

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Detailed Itinerary

Pindari Glacier

Day 1 – Kathgodam/Pantnagar to Binsar

The first day of the Pindari Glacier Trek. The nearest airport to the trek is Pantnagar and the nearest train station is Kathgodam. There are regular flights and trains from Delhi. As you arrive, an Adventure-Pulse representative will be there to receive you and they’ll drive you to Binsar. The first night of the trek will be spent in swiss tents at the Binsar Adventure Camp, where you’ll get a chance to learn about Kumaon culture. The camp is on the periphery of the Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary.

Day 2 – Binsar to Kharkiya to Khati

After a hearty breakfast at Binsar, we’ll start our journey to Kharkiya. Kharkiya is a 6-hour drive through mountainous roads from Binsar. Once we reach Kharkiya, we’ll have a quick lunch at a local homestay and start our journey to Khati. It’s a 5 km trek today that takes you down into the bottom of the valley where we’ll see the conjunction of the Sunderdhunga and Pindari rivers. From the confluence, we’ll hike back up to Khati. The trail is well defined and paved with stones.

Day 3 – Khati to Dwali

The trekking distance today is 11 km (5-6 hrs) with the roar of the Pinder Ganga not too far off. Along the way, there are many waterfalls and suspension bridges to be crossed. This day’s trek is one of the harder days as it involves a long trek. On the way, you’ll get a chance to marvel at the awesome views of the Pindari valley. We should reach Dwali at around 4-5 pm. Our camp will be setup on the banks of the river.

Day 4 – Dwali to Phurkia

A short 5 km trek takes you to Phurkia. The barren icy peaks seem to be your only companions for the day. The trek crosses beautiful rhododendron forests that will be in bloom from March to early June. Keep your cameras ready as you’ll get a chance to witness a meadow, a glacial formation and a few Himalayan Ibex grazing nearby all in the same frame. Dinner and overnight stay in tent/rest house.

Day 5 – Phurkia to Pindari Glacier to Phurkia

Today is an early start as it is a 7 km trek each way. We’ll reach zero point from where the Pindari glacier can be viewed in all its magnificence at the break of dawn. The Pindari Glacier is a 5km long glacier. The Pinder valley is also prominent with its patches of lush greenery over the stark white landscape. Return to Phurkia. Dinner and overnight stay in tents.

Day 6 – Phurkia to Khati

Today’s 17 km trek will take 4-5 hrs. We’ll follow the same route. At Khati you can try some of the local cuisine and learn about the way of life in the mountains. Dinner and overnight stay in tents/rest house.

Day 7 – Khati to Kharkiya to Kathgodam

Today is the last day of trekking. We begin with a 5 km trek (2 hrs) to Kharkiya followed by a long drive to Kathgodam where you’ll stay at a comfortable hotel.

Day 8 – Departure

Adventure Pulse representatives will escort you to the nearest train station or airport.

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